Leadership
Eric M. Bell - CEO & Founder of the MRGA (Market Research Global Alliance) & Study Bounty, The idea started out as simple as it sounds - connect market researchers with
the best service providers around the globe, since then membership has grown to over 8,000 members globally - the Market Research Global Alliance is and remains the FIRST Market Research Only social network that connects you to the world of Market Research. My goal was to form the very best researchers in a common location and unify everyone on a common connection point. Taking my past experience with bringing business resourses together to achieve a common goal, has been the career defining moment for me. As an entrepreneur at heart, I have started my own organizations CEO Crossing and the web conference company Ethos Live Technology, LLC. I have consulted on companies on business start-ups, non-profit organizations, and have served on advisory boards. I have a passion for new ideas and connecting opportunity with resources. I love the industry I am apart of and I hope help you achieve your goals.
In the world of Market Research, I help researchers connect -past experience includes panel management, lead generation and account management, competitive intelligence and the opportunity to work with some on the industries most respected research solution providers - I have also worked with some of the biggest names in the technology sector and on the fortune 100 list in market research, as well as a former sales director at OTX, Hansa|GCR & GMI, where I was responsible for the western region of the United States, including Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Western Canada. At GMI, I focused on managing existing customer relationships while fostering the adoption of GMI’s global market intelligence solutions at both market research firms and Global 2000 companies.
I have also served as senior account executive in charge of the development of information technology events and conferences for Centric Events in Portland, Oregon. Prior to Centric, I worked as market training manager for CompUSA Computer Training, where I secured over $8.5 million in contracts with my sales team. I bring a background of sales and technology leadership to the MRGA, having held positions in event management, knowledge center development, and technology-based training organizations. I sharpened my leadership strengths during military service in the United States Marine Corps.
I hold an Associate of Arts degree in Military Studies as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and an MBA from George Fox University.
I live in Portland, Oregon with my Wife Stacey, also Co-Founder of the MRGA, and our two Daughters, and two boxers pups. We are enthusiastically awaiting the arrival of our third child in May of 2010.
Dan Hughes, SVP & Co-Founder Broadlook Technology, Authorized Market Research Competitive Insight & Data Collection Software